Academic Senate

Grossmont College

Minutes of the Meeting – November 15th, 2004

PRESENT:Beth Smith, (President); Bonnie Schmiege, (VicePresident); Jennifer Carmean, (Senate Officer at Large); Victoria Howitt (Senate Officer at Large); P.J.Ortmeier, (Administration of Justice); Suda House, Jeff Irwin (Art); Israel Cardona,Gregg Robinson (Behavioral Sciences); Dave Wertlieb, Craig Milgrim (Biological Sciences); (Business Office Technology); Judith Zander (Business Administration); Rick Kirby (Cardovascular Technology); Tom Olmstead, Jeff Lehman (Chemistry); Mary Courtney, Amy Obegi (Child Development); Joel Castellaw, Sheri Guseman (Communication); Janet Gelb (Computer Science); Mary Rider, Debbie Lim, Renee Tuller (Counseling); Evan Enowitz (Culinary Arts); (Dance); Jane Nolan, Carl Fielden (Disabled Student Services); Mark Goodman (Earth Sciences); Gary Phillips (English); Virginia Berger, Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin, Chuck Passentino (ESL); (EOPS); Jim Symington, Laura Burger (Exercise Science and Wellness); Ruth Konopka (Foreign Language); Mel Amov, Carlos Contreras (History); (International Business); Patricia Morrison for Nadra Farina-Hess (Library); Peg Hovde, Ray Funk (Math); Evan Wirig, William Snead (Media Communications); (Music); Nancy Tendall (Nursing); Marcelle Karlin (Occupational Therapy); Joan Ahrens, David Milroy (PartTime Representatives); Zoe Close, Bill Hoaglin (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies) Ross Cohen (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Shahrokh Shahrokhi (Political Economy); Lorenda Seibold- Phalan (Respiratory Therapy); Beth Mallette- Anderson (Theatre Arts).

ABSENT:Rick Michelson, Lance Parr (Administration of Justice); Jim Wilsterman (Art); Teresa Jacob (Behavioral Sciences); Virginia Dudley (Biological Sciences); Illyana McManua (Business Office Technology); Jerry Buckley (Cardovascular Technology); Diane Mayne-Stafford (Computer Science); Tom Gamboa (Cross Cultural Studies); Joe Orate (Culinary Arts); Kathy Meyer (Dance);Tim Cliffe, Mike Matherly (Earth Sciences); Julie Cardenas, Stephanie Mood, Qais Sako (English); Michael Perez, Sylvia Montejano (EOPS); Karen Caires, Larry Larsen (Exercise Science and Wellness); Pat Miller, Priscilla Rogers (International Business); Steve Davis, Shirley Pereira, Irene Palacios (Math); Steve Baker (Music); Gwenyth Mapes (Philosophy, Humanities & Religious Studies); Dennis Collins (Physics, Astronomy, & Physical Sciences); Will Cummings (Political Economy); Craig Everett (Theatre Arts).

GUESTS: Scott Barr, DSPS

Bob Eygenhuysen, Director – Risk Management

Jim Fenningham, Dean – Counseling & Matriculation

Bill Marley, Art Department

Shannon O’Dunn, Dean – Communication & Fine Arts

Rick Walker, President – Associated Students of Grossmont College

RECORDER: Tasa Campos

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Approval of Agenda

M/S/U Wirig/Ortmeier

A motion was made to change the order of the Information Items. The request was to move Item C to Item A.

M/S/U Goodman/Rider

B. Approval of Minutes

The minutes from the 18th meeting were reviewed and approved.

M/S/U Wertlieb/Olmstead

ll. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Beth reminded the group tomorrow was Election Day and to please remind your students to vote.

Campus Appreciation Day, November 18th -

Beth shared Grossmont College had been voted San Diego’s Best for the second year in a row. A Campus Appreciation Day has been scheduled for November 18th, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Quad. The event is being funded by the Associated Students of Grossmont College and the Grossmont College Foundation. Beth introduced the ASGC President, Rick Walker to give more information on the event. Rick stated that from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. the Grossmont Campus Appreciation Celebration will be held and following, from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m., an Art and Music Festival will take place. The event will be featuring Grossmont’s Afro-Cuban Ensemble, Dance Department, Vocal Jazz and Big Band. At 6:00 p.m. a dinner will be served. An e-mail will be sent out prior to the event. Beth thanked Rick.

Report from State Plenary Session –

Beth and Bonnie had attended a State Plenary Session on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week. There were many interesting workshops and topics discussed at the session. Bonnie gave a presentation on Transfer Issues that was outstanding. Academic Freedom and threats to it continued to be the theme. Beth suggested the faculty think about bringing in some speakers to discuss Academic Freedom during Professional Development week. Several resolutions on accreditation and student learning outcomes had passed. There were several resolutions on budget and finance including one that supports the system budget proposal for $5 million in staff development funds. There was a lot of work and discussion on student fees. Resolutions, in the past, from the State Academic Senate have opposed to fees and would be opposed to increases. The vote on the Math and English requirements were postponed. It will be reviewed again in the Spring. More information will be sent out once Beth receives it electronically.

 

lll. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Beth shared that Jerry Buckley requested ideas from the group regarding a one-time allocation of funds around $300,000 that can be used for one-time spending. If you have any ideas please contact Jerry Buckley, Beth, or Mary Rider.

 

lV. ACTION ITEMS

Resolution on Part Time Office Hours – (Attachment #1)

Beth reviewed the resolution submitted by David Milroy and Joan Ahrens representing part time faculty members.

The groups discussed the resolution. A suggestion was made to remove "their collective bargaining agent" part in the last "Whereas" and the "United Faculty" be changed to "Chancellor" in the "Be It Resolved" section.

After more discussion a motion was made to table the resolution.

A hand count was requested. The motion to table failed.

M/S/F Tuller/Amov

A motion was made to amend the resolution with the suggested changes.

M/S/C Milgrim/Wertlieb

The resolution was passed with the suggested changes.

M/S/C Wertlieb/Phillips

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

Resolution of No Confidence in Chancellor Suarez – (Attachments #3a and #3b)

Beth reviewed the Cover Letter – Attachment 3a and the Resolution of No Confidence in Chancellor Omero Suarez – Attachment 3b. She stated the attachments were information items and requested that both items be thoroughly reviewed. It was noted that all notations of "staff and administrators" be removed from both attachments. Mark Goodman read a letter from Mike Matherly (Mike was unable to attend today’s meeting) stating the resolutions of no confidence be as specific as possible. In order to make the statements more meaningful add dates or numbers, meetings where transgressions occurred and in verbatim quote as best remembered or recorded, also note why the chancellor’s behavior or actions violated the principles of Title 5, 1725, and professional ethics. The group discussed the possibilities that may occur with the Resolution of No Confidence. It was suggested the Chancellor attend an Academic Senate meeting for a question and answer session. Another suggestion was made that the new Governing Board President, Wendell Cutting be included in the meeting. A recommendation was made that all faculty members sign the resolution in order to show support in numbers.

The item will be reviewed and discussed at the next Academic Senate meeting.

Modification to the Senate Constitution – (Attachment #2)

Due to lack of time this information item was not reviewed.

Student Equity Plan -

Due to lack of time this information item was not reviewed.

Beth apologized to Jim Fenningham.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:25.